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Shift & employee scheduling for Canadian businesses
Take your staff scheduling to the next level with a digital solution equipped with tools designed for businesses of all sizes and industries.
- Instantly create, edit and duplicate work schedules
- Stay on top of shift changes with alerts and in-app messaging
- Cover vacant shifts with less admin using Open Shifts
- Customize schedules with three user-friendly calendar views
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Transform your employee scheduling with user-friendly tools
Spreadsheets and printouts might get the job done now, but as your business grows and staff turnover increases, maintaining consistent scheduling will only become more challenging.
Our smart staff scheduling software gives you the tools to manage a dynamic workforce, with the flexibility to scale as your business grows, all on one easy-to-use platform.
- Choose from three calendar views: table, timeline and drag-and-drop
- Create schedules in your chosen layout and instantly notify your team
- Duplicate shifts and schedules, and assign shifts across days and staff
- Allow selected staff to accept or decline shifts for greater flexibility
Automate shift changes and vacancies with Open Shifts
Verbal agreements and unnecessary admin when shifts need covering can be a thing of the past. List vacant shifts and arrange cover in just a few clicks with Open Shifts.
- Alert staff the moment a shift opens up, with first-come, first-served claiming
- Approve or deny shift requests from any device with the click of a button
- Give staff the option to pick up extra shifts without adding pressure
- Watch as your schedules are automatically updated and synchronized
Perfect for hospitality, retail, healthcare and any industry managing a flexible workforce. Let Open Shifts on BrightHR transform the way you handle scheduling.
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BrightHR takes the complexity out of human resources. It gives you the support and that peace of mind that you need as someone who may not be professionally trained in HR.
Lianna Mayer-Harman, Director of Corporate Affairs @ The MH Team
BrightHR has saved me multiple hours a week in processing HR Requests and allowed me to focus on the impact public art can have on communities.
Anjuli Solanki, Program Director @ Steps Public Art
The apps have been so good for the team. We were doing written paper timesheets before. That is such a waste of time.
Holly Singer, Founder @ MilkJar
Instantly visualize total hours and labour costs
Keep your employees happy by making it easier to provide the hours they need, while staying on top of labour costs with totals built directly into your schedules.
Understand the impact of your scheduling decisions before they affect your bottom line with BrightHR's shift scheduling software.
- Instantly visualize the estimated costs and total hours for each shift you schedule
- Make data-driven staffing decisions with real-time insights
- Reduce overspending through smarter scheduling choices
- Support your staff with transparent hour totals that align with their contracts
Take care of staff scheduling anywhere, anytime
HR tasks don't stop when you leave your desk, which is why BrightHR gives you access to essential scheduling tools directly from your smartphone.
Compatible with iOS and Android, the BrightHR app gives you and your staff access to work schedules and Open Shifts, allowing employees to pick up available shifts wherever they are.
- Manage and edit your work schedules on the go
- Send alerts directly to your employees' phones the moment a schedule is published
- Notify staff as soon as an Open Shift becomes available
- Approve or deny employee time-off requests remotely
Ready to evolve your employee scheduling?
Dive into our award-winning software and see how BrightHR can transform your employee scheduling.
Go beyond scheduling with a digital clock-in and clock-out app
For Canadian businesses looking to keep accurate timesheets down to the minute, we developed Blip, an easy-to-use clock-in and clock-out app.
Export accurate records of hours worked for payroll, identify trends in lateness and keep track of overtime with an app that integrates seamlessly with BrightHR's scheduling and timesheet tools.
- Record hours worked, including breaks, down to the minute
- Set automatic reminders to help avoid unnecessary overtime
- Help ensure employees are clocking in and out on-site with geofencing
- Keep labour costs on target with reporting tools
See BrightHR’s staff scheduling software in action
Discover just how easy it is to make the most of our software for employee scheduling in our quick video demo or book a free product demo.
No matter what industry you are in, see firsthand how our staff scheduling software and scheduler app can transform how you manage your schedules and shifts—meeting the needs of your entire workforce.
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FAQs
Q. QuestionHow quickly can I get started using employee scheduling software?
Getting started with BrightHR is quick and straightforward. Once you fill in our online form, a Bright representative will be in touch to arrange a comprehensive demo, so you can see firsthand how our employee scheduling software can benefit your business.
Once you’re happy with the product and have chosen the package that suits your needs, we’ll get you started with support from our onboarding team. Our HR software experts will make sure you have everything you need and help you get to grips with BrightHR, so you can get the most out of your new platform.
Already use BrightHR or consider yourself an HR software pro? You can fast-track your purchase by heading to our pricing page, choosing the package that’s right for you and getting started straight away.
Q. QuestionHow much does BrightHR employee scheduling software cost?
Our prices are flexible depending on the level of service you require and the amount of employees that would be using the software. When you book a demo, you will be able to speak to a representative who can give you a quote tailored to your business.
For a quick quote, check out our prices page to get a dynamic price and even instant access if you like what you see!
The benefits of a shift planner software will depend on the type of software you opt for. The best software gives you an end-to-end solution that’s integrated with your other people management tools.
So, your shift planning can pull information from your absence management system and vacation planner. BrightHR’s smart shift planner software will then be able to flag conflicts, assign the best available people for the job, and be customizable to any working pattern. You’ll also be able to duplicate, copy, and assign shifts in a matter of minutes—saving time, eliminating stress, optimizing resources and making you more profitable.
BrightHR offers you the best approach to organising your rotas that will work for both you and your staff, ensuring transparency every step of the way.
With our shift and schedule planner, your team shares one calendar that gives them visibility into when their co-workers are on vacation, off sick, or working a shift. This will make them more responsible for their calendar and give them insight into why certain decisions may be made or how the workload is shared.
Our open shifts feature also lets you create shifts and open them for your team to assign to themselves on a first-come-first-served basis.
Your team will also receive instant notifications when they get assigned a shift. Making communication easier, and keeping your staff updated so they never miss a shift.
It’s quick, simple and saves stress and hassle – while making sure your shifts are fully manned and operations are running smoothly.
Our HR software is an end-to-end solution that’s designed to meet all your people management needs. So, you can get everything from a vacation planner and staff time-tracking app to a learning management system and unlimited cloud-based storage for all your HR documents. You can also access professional advice and a marketing & sales platform.
Get an HR software solution that meets your unique business needs including your team size by booking a demo with one of our expert agents.
You can also find out more about the packages we offer on our pricing journey or just book a call to speak directly to our friendly team.
Making sure you have the right people on the job every working day requires effective shift planning. The process involves assigning employees to work throughout specific slots of the day, and making sure they are informed of these times.
Our HR software makes this process easier with our smart shift planner that takes the manual hassle and wasted communication out of the equation. It also integrates with essential tools like vacation management and time-tracking to make the work faster, more accurate and ensure you’re never under or overstaffed.
How to choose the right shift and scheduling software
Monday, October 20, 2025
Your guide to shift and scheduling software
Let’s be honest, creating schedules can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of running a business.
From juggling employee availability and figuring out how to cover busy periods to scrambling for cover when someone drops a shift last minute, it’s a lot to manage.
But with proper planning, smart tech and a few taps on your screen, you can take back control. BrightHR helps you create schedules that keep operations smooth and your staff productive and happy.